Volunteer at Hospital in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Ambato

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Flexible, year round

Description: One of the few hospitals in the area of Amabato that provides affordable and quality care to the community, the doctors, staff, and volunteers work hard to attend to the hundreds of patients that line the waiting room each day. With many services specializing in mother and infant care, it is not uncommon to have a ward filled with newborns and recovering mothers. The hospital also has a large clinic that tends to the daily needs of the sick and injured.

This volunteer project is an incredible opportunity to get to know the country and its people on a personal level. You will work side by side with Ecuadorian medical personnel. You will stay with a carefully screened and welcoming host family, giving you insight into daily life in Ambato, Ecuador.

Our staff in the US are experienced volunteers themselves who are happy to share their experiences and expertise with prospective volunteers. Our partner staff in Ecuador are friendly, caring and dedicated to ensuring that all volunteers have a rewarding experience. You will be met upon arrival in Quito and will receive an orientation and overnight stay. You will be assisted with your travel arrangements to Ambato the following day.

Highlights:
- Homestay with a carefully screened, welcoming host family
- Three meals daily
- Support of friendly, experienced staff in the US and in Ecuador
- Comprehensive accident and medical insurance
- 24 hour emergency support

Qualifications: Help is needed in all hospital departments. Depending upon the level of Spanish, previous experiences and interest of the volunteer, he or she could help with intake and general patient exams or assisting with minor surgeries and emergency room traumas. This placement is ideal for medical students or volunteers interested in studying medicine or becoming doctors.

An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.

Cost in US$: Starts at $900

Experience Required: yes

Education/experience in medicine or health care is preferred, though not required.

Typical Volunteer: CCI volunteers are flexible and caring people interested in a genuine cultural experience.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Center for Cultural Interchange's Mission Statement: Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Based in Chicago, Illinois, CCI organizes cultural exchange programs for participants of all ages, including high school abroad, independent homestay, internship, language study, eco-tours and volunteer programs in over thirty countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1985